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Kim Song-guk

1984 - today

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His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Kim Song-guk is the 566th most popular boxer, the 172nd most popular biography from North Korea and the most popular North Korean Boxer.

Kim Song-guk is most famous for winning the gold medal in the light flyweight boxing category at the 2012 London Olympics. A surprising lesser-known fact is that, despite North Korea's isolated sports environment, he began training at a young age in the country's rigorous state-run programs. His victory has left a lasting legacy as a symbol of national pride and inspiration for aspiring athletes in North Korea.

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Among Boxers

Among boxers, Kim Song-guk ranks 566 out of 496Before him are Serik Yeleuov, Egidijus Kavaliauskas, Ali Raymi, Chris Eubank Jr, Hovhannes Bachkov, and Yuberjen Martínez. After him are Jeff Horn, Orlando Cruz, Yudel Johnson, David Price, Daniel Geale, and Esra Yıldız.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1984, Kim Song-guk ranks 1,574Before him are Sébastien Turgot, Takanori Nakajima, Tarence Kinsey, Takahito Chiba, Václav Procházka, and Nikki Glaser. After him are Yuji Yabu, Eva Marcille, Jonas Gustavsson, Nikolaos Karabelas, Moritz Fürste, and Abby Martin.

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In North Korea

Among people born in North Korea, Kim Song-guk ranks 172 out of NaNBefore him are Ri Song-hui (1978), Pak Hyon-suk (1985), Pae Gil-su (1972), Kim Song-i (1994), O Jong-ae (1984), and Ri Kwang-il (1988). After him are Yang Kyong-il (1989), Jang Kuk-chol (1994), Ri Se-ung (1998), Choe Hyo-gyong (2000), Kim Mi-rae (2001), and Pak Nam-chol (1988).

Among Boxers In North Korea

Among boxers born in North Korea, Kim Song-guk ranks 1

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